Tuesday, October 2, 2012

My Turn!

Thank goodness for a DH who knows IT stuff. He helped me get the internet working again so I could post. 
I picked some pretty fall fabrics and had BIG plans..... then our vacation came (we arrived home Monday morning around midnight and we both had to get up at 5:30 am for work).  Vacation was wonderful, spent with family and friends. Unfortunately since I was trying to finish a full size quilt and make blocks for this blog hop, I didn't get as many blocks done as I had planned. (I did get a little more than 2/3 of the full size flimsy done and 3 blocks for the hop between visits with family and friends, and quilt/fabric shopping with my sister).
It was fun creating these blocks.
Warm Feelings
 
This first square is part of a BOM from a local quilt shop. They are teaching how to use Perfect Templates. It was a fun block that my DH named for me "Warm Feelings"
 
Fall Harvest
 
 
This is my second square. I call it Fall Harvest. The block design I saw on Dots on Dots blog hop.  I knew as soon as I saw it, I wanted to try it in my fall fabrics.
 
 
Pumpkin Harvest
 
My last block is paper pieced. I really became hooked on paper piecing when we tried Regina Grewe's Piling Up paper piece pattern for the Bowls with Borders blog hop. I wanted to do a wagon with pumpkins, but couldn't find a pattern. So I tried my hand at designing my own. Everything except the wagon wheels is paper pieced. The wagon wheels are yoyo's with button centers.  I love it and will most likely finish it to hang on my table topper frame. The other blocks will be saved to make my "blog hop quilt".
 
I do have giveaway for any followers who leave a comment.
Just let me know you are a follower.
EDIT: Congrats to quiltingbydawn, who is my winner.
Thanks for stopping by.
 
I want to give a a big Thank You to Cherry and to Madame Samm. I appreciate all your hard work to keep these inspiring and challenging blog hops going. I keep learning new things and one day hope to be a good quilter.
 
Be sure to check out the other quilters of the day, if you haven't already:
 
Tuesday 2
Scrapbook-ChickADoodle(you are here)

 

120 comments:

  1. I love your first 2 blocks, but the wagon filled with pumpkins is my favorite! Thank you for sharing and the giveaway. I am a follower.

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  2. They are all great but I love your paper pieced one best - there is nothing like the satisfaction you get from designing a block yourself when it all comes together is there! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. I love all of your blocks and their warm colors but I too like the last block the best. I am a pp fan too so that is kind of special and congrats on putting your own block together...I am an email follower...

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  4. Great blocks, but just fascinated that you jumped on the designing for your cute pumpkins in the wagon. Thank you for sharing with us today.

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  5. I love the 'pumpkin harvest' block! how great that you added your own pumpkins!
    Thank you for sharing!
    I'm a follower!

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  6. Great blocks!! My favorite is the small wagon with the pumpkins. It is sew awesome.
    Thanks for sharing
    Britt-Inger in Malmö, Sweden

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  7. I love your blocks. All of them. You did a lot of work. Well done you!

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  8. I love your block with the wagon! It is so cute. I am a follower.

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  9. All blocks are great! The first I love the colors.... very nice fabrics! And the wagon of pumpkins... wow :)

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  10. Beautiful blocks! I really like your pattern for the wagon and pumpkins. You did a great job! Love it!
    hulseybg@gmail.com

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  11. I love all your blocks. The colors are great. The little wagon of pumpkins is my favorite though. Great job.

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  12. Although you were very busy, you managed to make some very nice blocks. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Welll lookie here...the fabric the blocks, the fall feeling check check check ..lol
    love your own pp wagon..great job there...pp is very addicting ...shhh yes it is..

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  14. Love your blocks...but your wagon just blew me away! Wow! Well done!

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  15. I love your blocks. Perfect for the season. Thank you for the chance. I am a new follower and I look forward to reading your daily blog.

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  16. Cute blocks - I'm a follower. Thanks for the sharing your pics & thanks for the chance to win.

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  17. Great blocks! I love the wagon block!

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  18. Great blocks, I especially like the paper pieced block that you designed,the wheels are perfect. Been a follower for a while. Thanks for being part of the hop.

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  19. I like the wagon a lot. I need to learn how to design a paper piece block. Very nice job!

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  20. Nice blocks! I'm also a bit addicted to paper piecing. It's tedious, but I love the precision. Thanks!

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  21. Super nice blocks! I had a red wagon when I was young and pulled pumpkins and veggies in it! I am a new Follower

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  22. You were great at designing that paper pieced block! I love the block in browns as well. Nice job!

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  23. Your design work is great, love your wagon of pumpkins. I am a follower :)

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  24. My goodness - you did some wonderful blocks and all while on vacation - thank you for this opportunity. Judy C in NC

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  25. Forgot to say - I am a new follower. Judy C in NC

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  26. I'm a new follower.....love the blocks; especially the little wagon!!

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  27. I love all your blocks but the pumpkin harvest is my favourite. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. As you know, I love your paper pieced block...the wagon is so cute! The colors are fantastic in warm feelings too! I'm a follower and thanks for sharing!

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  29. What an awesome job you did designing your own paper-piecing project - love the pumpkin wagon! Happy Fall!

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  30. All those blocks are great. The wagon is fantastic, love the yo-yo wheels! Great job you did.

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  31. I love all your blocks but the wagon is fantastic:) Great job!!!

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  32. I'm a new follower now! I love the the little wagon!
    Evin5 at aol dot com

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  33. Love that little wagon AND the yoyo wheels! You first block is gorgeous - both the design and the fabric choices! Beautiful!!! I'm a new follower! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!

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  34. All your blocks are so pretty!!! And I'm a follower.
    Great job!

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  35. Your blocks are beautiful. I love the sweet wagon, but the warm feelings one is really gorgeous. I am a new follower.

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  36. They look warm and inviting! Thanks for sharing!! -o)

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  37. Ooooo, I love the warm, brown colors in that first block--very nice! Making the bowls got me hooked on paper piecing, too...such a fun little wagon. ;O)

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  38. Love your blocks! I'm a new follower. Thanks for the giveaway and participating in the blog hop!

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  39. Nice blocks. I really like the wagon of pumpkins the best.

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  40. I just love the wagon with pumpkins. It is absolutely adorable. Thank you for sharing.

    sandyb720 at gmail dot com

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  41. Nice blocks.I especially like Pumpkin Harvest.I have never attempted paper piecing.Maybe sometime. I follow by email.

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  42. I adore the wagon and pumpkins.....

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  43. I like the pumpkin block :)
    I'm a follower :)

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  44. Your blocks are marvelous, especially the wagon! I've been wanting to try my own pp design, your's turned out so cute. :)

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  45. Love the blocks. They are great. Thanks for the opportunity on the draw.
    bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  46. Your blocks are so adorable. Are you putting them all together in the same quilt? I am only learning paper piecing, so far so good. Your wagon is perfect.

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  47. Wow you made the pumpkin wagon on your own? It looks great! I do love the wheels too. Beautiful blocks and fall fabrics too.

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  48. Your blocks are just wonderful.The wagon caught my eyes.I love,love paperpiecing patterns.I am a follower!!

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  49. They all look great. What a great time of year. I'm following you. Thanks for sharing.

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  50. I love the fabrics you used in the warm feelings block!!! I'm a new follower and look forward to seeing more of your work.

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  51. Love your block. You did a great job creating the wagon.

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  52. Darling wagon & pumpkins! You did a great job designing it (also love the Stonehenge fabric for the Warm Feelings block!)

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  53. Very nice blocks! I especially love your fabric combination in the first Warm Feelings block. Really spectacular!!! And I'm a new follower! :)

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  54. Love the squares.....the wagon is perfect for a mini quilt...I am a follower.

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  55. Your blocks are pretty and I love the little wagon! Thanks for sharing I'm a follower.

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  56. Wow! You are a busy person. Thanks for sharing your work-the paper pieced block is very cute.

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  57. You accomplished quite a lot. Great blocks, I especially like the wagon. One of my daughter's has requested a wall hanging with a wagon of pumpkins. I am a follower.

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  58. Love the wagon. Great idea using yoyo's for the wheels.

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  59. Fantastic blocks! Congrats on the paper pieced wagon design it's terrific!! Thanks for participating & inspiring!! I'm following.

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  60. I am a follower as of this blog hop. I like your creations and the fabrics are beautiful.. Thanks for sharing

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  61. Hi!!! Your blocks are beautiful!!!! I love the wagon with pumpkins!!! Too cute!!!! I am a follower!!!!

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  62. Love your blocks, your fabric choices are so nice. Warm feelings is my favorite. The color choices really work. I am also a new follower. I look forward to seeing more of your creativity! Thanks for sharing.

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  63. ROSEMARY B here:
    I love all of your blocks, the first one is classy, the second one is fallish and the third is cute as can be.

    I have been following, so yeah, I am a follllllower :-)
    Thank you for sharing your creativity and your pictures are superb!

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  64. Just love your Warm Feelings! It really does give you a warm feeling!!! Fall Harvest reminds me of my garden, so colorful and wonderful. Your Pumpkin Harvest is just too cute for words!!! I am a follower and look forward to seeing what you do with all these blocks!!!

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  65. Your Warm feelings is a really lovely block , that will make a beautiful quilt . Love the pumpkins in the wagon too , how creative you are to make your own PP pattern ,great job!

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  66. I enjoyed looking at your Fall creations!! It's *Leafing* me all warm inside with a yearning for some Hot cider. I like your designs especially the wagon full of pumpkins. So cute and great idea to use yo-yo's for the wheels.
    Fall Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  67. Thank you for your contribution to this hop. I loved your blocks.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  68. I like how each block is totally different :)

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  69. Love the blocks! Bravo on your own PP - I love PP but haven't yet tried to design my own yet. Way to go! Thanks for hopping with us today :o)

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  70. You blocks offer up such a visual trip in textures and are quite lovely. I think you did a wonderful job on them. Ohhhhh a mystery give-away!!!! I love surprises!! I'm a follower and look forward to seeing more of your work. May you continue to add some of your own designs as I found the wagon just adorable. Great Job!!! Thank you for sharing and the chance to win.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

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  71. Wonderful blocks...loved the colors especially. And your paper piecing, well I can't imagine designing one myself so I'm impressed! blessings, marlene

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  72. You did a wonderful design on your own...wow...and I also love your Boyd's bear....I have a few in my house.

    I'm a new follower.

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  73. New follower here! Love all your blocks, but your paper pieced one is my favorite.

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  74. I'm a new follower and happy to follow. Thanks for the surprise give away, I like surprises. All your blocks are adorable. Love the little wagon. Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  75. Great work on all the blocks. My favorite is Warm Feelings. Love the colors in that one.

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  76. Love the blocks and I am a follower. Thanks for being part of the hop

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  77. I am very impressed with your paper pieced design! You go girl: ) It is very cute.
    I am a new follower... I invite you to visit me at http://thegirlfriendgap.blogspot.com and follow if you like. I Love new sewing friends. Thanks for sharing. janita

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  78. Goodness, 3 blocks with your vacation and all. Fabulous! I love the wagon filled with pumpkins; you did great with the designing. I think using yoyos and buttons was the perfect touch.

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  79. Wonderful job on all your blocks, warm feelings is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.

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  80. What fun blocks...love your paper pieced wagon with the yo-yo wheels! I'm already a happy follower...TFS!

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  81. Your wagon block is so fun! I'm sure the other blocks will be beautiful in another quilt! I am a follower.

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  82. You did a great job on all three. Love the colours in 'warm feelings' and the fabrics in 'fall harvest', but to have made your own pp pattern for the wagon and pumpkins-well, that is amazing. Thankyou.

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  83. Love your blocks. Love the colour combo on the first one! Thanks for sharing.

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  84. Your blocks are wonderful!!! I especially love the last one!!! Gorgeous!!!

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  85. I love your blocks. The colors are just perfect! The wagon is darling!

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  86. Sounds like a great vacation! Your blocks are great. I like the warm feelings one. Thanks for sharing.

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  87. I forgot to say I am a new follower.

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  88. I just love your blocks. That wagon is cunning.Thanks for sharing
    cheers
    maggie in Maine
    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  89. Oh how cute that little wagon is.......and Warm Feelings is just the right name. You and your hubby both did good.

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  90. I just became a follower, all three blocks are so different but so fall. They are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  91. cute blocks ... thanks for sharing
    in stitches

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  92. You have a wonderful talent for paper piecing! awolk at rogers dot com

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  93. Great blocks! Wonderful job on the pumpkin pattern!

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  94. Oh, how sweet! Your wagon is perfect. Lovely blocks. Thanks for sharing...Judith, Texas

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  95. I'm a follower. I love your "Warm Feelings" block. The fabrics you chose are perfect and it's gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!

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  96. Love your fall harvest block. Thanks for sharing. I
    am a follower.

    wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  97. Love your colors, fun blocks, you gals sure did put lots of creative energy into your projects so thanks!

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  98. I am your #90 follower. I love your fun blocks but am in LOVE with the Warm one. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing and a very nice giveaway.

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  99. Your parade of fall blocks are awesome....love the cute 'Pumpkin Harvest' wagon...great job, thanks for sharing in the hop. happy stitching, Pauline

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  100. They are all wonderful, but Pumpkin Harvest is my favorite. It's just so cute! :)
    xx

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  101. I love them all but I really really love the Warm Feelings.

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  102. I'm a new follower. Thanks for sharing your blocks.
    Thanks,
    Peggy
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net

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  103. Beautiful blocks and you did a wonderful job designing the paper pieced Pumpkin Harvest block!

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  104. Hiya! Your blocks are so pretty, so full of fall feelings. I'm your newest follower. Thank you for sharing with us, and thank you for having the giveaway. Blessed be, hugs!!!

    playamom57 at yahoo dot com

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  105. Your blocks look great! You did a good job designing the wagon. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  106. Love the pumpkins in the wagon!! So whimsical.

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  107. I am a follower - I love your blocks. The design of the pumpkiny wagon is amazing. You had a great idea to use yoyos for the wheels.

    Thank you for taking time to participate and share. Also, thank you for hosting a giveaway.

    You need to publish your pattern for the wagon. I bet other folks would like to put that in a project.

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  108. Lovely blocks! I especially like the pumpkin harvest one, but am admiring your fabric choices for all your blocks. You make me want to go grab some like them and get sewing! lol

    Thanks so much for sharing.

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  109. Me gustan mucho los colores del bloque de los sentimientos cálidos y las calabazas en un carrito son muy divertidas.

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  110. Ya soy seguidora tuya. Gracias por mostrar tus trabajos.

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  111. I love the colours in your Warm Feelings block and the quilt block design.They are just stunning. Never apologise for not having done as much as you wanted. Sadly life gets in the way of our sewing. The quilt/quilt block I used for my entery in the blog hop http://spoiltdogquilts.blogspot.com.au/ is one that was started in 1999 and finally completed in 2005/2006, something like that. But I so loved the feature print which I used in my row of blocks and in the outside border, that I entered in this blog hop.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  112. New gfc follower: nicolesender.
    I like your fall harvest block!
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  113. Well, I am finally able to respond (darn computer issues)to the very talented Bloggers while participating in this Blog Hop. Just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your post and will be a Following along with you through Google. Thanks For Sharing

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